LAURA has played Sister Bernadette – who later became known as Shelagh Turner – since BBC1 drama Call The Midwife first hit our screens in 2012.

She is currently touring the country in Shrek The Musical as Princess Fiona. The 37-year-old Scottish actress lives in London.

“If I’m not working, all I want to do on Friday night is return home and flop on the sofa with a glass of wine! I love chilling out in front of the telly and I will often put on Graham Norton’s show.

"I wish I was a good cook, but most of my weekend pleasures involve eating out or getting a takeaway! I’m vegetarian and my favourite thing to do on a Friday is to order an Indian takeaway.

“On Saturday morning, I rise for breakfast and I’ll either tuck into poached eggs with avocado on toast or a bowl of porridge. I’m a big coffee fiend, too, so there’s always a cafetière on the go. Then I’ll go to a yoga class.

"I ran the London Marathon last year and the training for it made me realise how beneficial it is to exercise regularly. I don’t miss the pounding of the streets and yoga is a great way for me to switch off from work."

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Laura is currently busy starring in Shrek The Musical as it tours the UK

I’m not a creature of habit and enjoy doing different things

“After my class, I do a few chores like shopping and often get something on the go to eat for lunch. Then it’s back for a shower and I normally spend the afternoon learning lines if I’m filming.

“More often than not, I’m out on a Saturday night for a friend’s birthday or get-together. If I’m not, I will go to the theatre. It’s not only great entertainment but it’s also inspiring.

“Sunday is a good day to catch up on sleep after a busy week. I love having a lie-in and I will go for a lovely walk or go out on my bike once I’m up. There are so many different areas in London and I love finding new places to visit. I’m not a creature of habit and enjoy doing different things.

“I love a vegetarian roast for dinner and, as I’m up early on Monday for work, I won’t have any wine. I’m a bit of a faffer so it takes me a while to wind down and get ready for bed! I’ll have a relaxing bath then eventually, when I’m ready, it’s time for a good night’s sleep before another busy week filming.”